Iran and New Zealand draw 2-2 in World Cup match amid political protests
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Iran national football team, New Zealand national football team
Los Angeles, USA
June 15, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 26/16/2026, 11:41:07 AM
Iran and New Zealand drew 2-2 in a World Cup match held in Los Angeles. The match was marked by protests against the Iranian government and references to the recent US-Iran war. Fans displayed both the current Iranian flag and the pre-1979 revolution flag.
- Earlier version 16/16/2026, 8:31:06 AM
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